i3-12100TE vs Ryzen 5 2500X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 2500X
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.96
Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.47
+25.3%

Core i3-12100TE outperforms Ryzen 5 2500X by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1109977
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency8.6720.19
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 October 2018 (6 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm
Die size192 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM41700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-12100TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 2500X 5.96
i3-12100TE 7.47
+25.3%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 2500X 9467
i3-12100TE 11859
+25.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.96 7.47
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i3-12100TE has a 25.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 2500X in performance tests.


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